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pollutant > chemical pollutant > organic pollutant > persistant organic pollutant

Preferred term

persistant organic pollutant  

Definition

  • Organic pollutants that do not break down chemically and remain in the environment. Pollutants with higher persistence may produce more harmful environmental effects.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/14849

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